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Drosera rotundifolia
A round-leaved sundew native to Japan, growing in wetlands. Goes dormant in winter.
Drosera rotundifolia, the common or round-leaved sundew, has the widest natural distribution of any sundew species, occurring throughout the boreal and temperate zones of the Northern Hemisphere from North America across Europe to Japan. As its name suggests, it produces distinctive circular leaves arranged in a flat rosette, densely covered with red, glistening mucilaginous tentacles. In Japan, it is found in the alpine bogs and peat wetlands of Hokkaido and Honshu. The species is cold-hardy and enters winter dormancy by producing a resting bud (hibernaculum) when temperatures drop. Cultivation requires cool conditions, nutrient-poor sphagnum or peat-perlite media, tray watering with pure or rainwater, and strong light. It is sensitive to prolonged high summer temperatures and performs best in cool to temperate climates.
Origen
Circumpolar distribution across the Northern Hemisphere (Europe, North Asia, North America, Japan), alpine bogs and peat wetlands
Esperanza de vida
5+ years
Tamaño
3-8cm
Temperatura
10〜30℃
Humedad
60〜90%
Insects (auto-capture)
Native to Japan
Round leaves
Always moist
Winter dormancy
Intermediate. Esta es una especie de nivel intermedio. Se recomienda algo de experiencia previa y conocimiento de gestión ambiental.
La temperatura ideal para Drosera Rotundifolia es 10〜30℃. La humedad recomendada es 60〜90%. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
La esperanza de vida promedio de Drosera Rotundifolia es 5+ years. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Drosera Rotundifolia típicamente alcanza 3-8cm como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Drosera Rotundifolia se alimenta de: Insects (auto-capture). Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
El precio de Drosera Rotundifolia varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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